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Yorkshire
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United Kingdom
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2 mi
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¾ mi
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467 acres
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12 ft
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is generally described as the largest natural freshwater lake in
Yorkshire and lies to the west of
Hornsea in the
East Riding . It covers an area of 467 acres, is 2 miles long, ¾ mile at its widest point and 12 feet at its deepest point.
It is a popular
Tourist Attraction offering visitors
Rowing ,
Sailing , boat trips and
Fishing .
It is also a
Special Protection Area as a result of its shallowness that results in a diverse range of swamp and fen plants. It hosts many species of birds throughout the year and is of international importance for a migratory population of
Gadwall .
It was featured on the television programme
Seven Natural Wonders as one of the wonders of Yorkshire.
